Why Los Angeles was unprepared for this fire
In Los Angeles’s chaparral-covered ecosystem, wildfires in the mountains are an annual ritual. But when those fires leaped ...
Some California residents get extra protection from wildfires – for a price
As multiple wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area, some residents have gone to great lengths — ...
Fire Comes Dangerously Close to the Getty Center and Villa—How It Built a Fire-Resistant Fortress for Its Art
The Palisades fires are not only causing death and destruction, but they’re also testing the limits of an iconic landmark.
Government officials turned to ‘indigenous knowledge’ to combat Californian wildfires
Federal and state government officials sought to use the ancestral knowledge of Native Americans to combat wildfires in ...
As wildfires rage, private firefighters join the fight for the fortunate few
Private firefighters hired by the government, insurance companies or individuals are among the thousands of responders ...
Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California’s deadly fires
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, ...
Here's what really caused L.A. fire hydrants to run out of water
As unprecedented wildfires raged through Los Angeles, some firefighters suddenly lost access to water. City officials called ...
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A Guide to Fire Safety Amid Wildfires: Everything to Know
McGowan, a wildfire program specialist at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Amy Masi, a public affairs ...
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C.O. fire crews among 21 Oregon strike teams heading to S. California to help battle deadly, devastating wildfires
Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are among 18 Oregon strike teams heading south to join the ...